3D printers with direct extruder

Direct extruder

— direct extruder type with the feeding mechanism mounted directly on the moving carriage. This offers several advantages, in particular, the ability to print with flexible plastics even at high speeds, minimal printing errors due to a short feeding distance, and quick and convenient replacement of printing materials. However, Direct type extruders are larger in size and weight, which increases inertia—when errors are detected, such a carriage cannot be stopped instantly, and its weight must be considered when programming the print.